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Cops Bust Christian Service, Criminally Charge Pastor for Having 16 People in 293-Seat Building
LifeSite News ^ | 4/9/20 | Liberty Counsel

Posted on 04/11/2020 5:01:10 PM PDT by marshmallow

After the service, two police officers entered the church in full mask and gloves and asked to speak with the pastor.

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Virginia, April 9, 2020 (Liberty Counsel) — Police served a summons to the pastor of Lighthouse Fellowship for holding a church service for 16 people spaced far apart in a sanctuary that seats 293.

The charge is violating Virginia Governor Northam’s COVID Order 55 with a penalty up to a year in jail and/or a $2,500 fine. Liberty Counsel is representing Pastor Kevin Wilson and Lighthouse Fellowship Church.

Last Sunday before the service, a local police officer entered the church. He gave no introduction and did not ask for the pastor. He abruptly said they could not have more than 10 people spaced six feet apart. Then after the service, two police officers entered the church in full mask and gloves and asked to speak with the pastor. They issued Pastor Wilson a summons and informed him that if he had service on Easter, and if more than ten people attended, everyone would receive the same summons.

Lighthouse Fellowship helps keep people free of drug addiction, brokenness, mental illness, poverty, and prostitution. Many of the members do not have driver’s licenses and are dependent on the church family for rides to get food, supplies, and go to medical appointments and personal care services like haircuts. Many attendees are on limited income obtained from government assistance — whether disability or social security, Medicare or Medicaid.

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TOPICS: Current Events; Evangelical Christian; Ministry/Outreach; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: aclu; civilwar; firstamendment; flunazis; mosquesignored; policestate
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To: marshmallow

Forget it, Jake - it’s Virginia, new home of the godless Commies.


21 posted on 04/11/2020 6:35:16 PM PDT by an amused spectator (Mitt Romney, Chuck Schumer's p*ssboy)
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To: cork

“Where are they finding these LEO’s?”
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Bathroom attendants at gay bars.


22 posted on 04/11/2020 6:51:27 PM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (I'm triggered by liberals and other assorted moonbats.)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

I fear that most police will follow any order given by their superiors . Yes there are dangers in police work although convenience store clerks get shot and don’t get 60 cars with flashing lights and memorial statues.
Police get good pay, benefits, pensions and the chance to feel superior to “civilians”.
It’s hard to walk away from all that.
Plus “iits the police job to enforce the law not make it”.
I miss peace officers.


23 posted on 04/11/2020 7:33:15 PM PDT by hoosierham (Freedom isn't free)
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To: marshmallow
Virginia keeps showing up in the wrong stories.

Here's the flag of a Virginia militia, the Culpeper Minutemen, from 1775:

Modern Democrat Virginia has no use for such sentiments.

24 posted on 04/11/2020 7:47:03 PM PDT by TChad (The MSM, having nuked its own credibility, is now bombing the rubble.)
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To: NorseViking

Mosques are closed, but don’t believe in Easter,


25 posted on 04/11/2020 7:50:35 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( #wwg1wga #gin&tonic #godwins)
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To: TChad

the Virginia motto is pretty cool too.


26 posted on 04/11/2020 7:51:24 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( #wwg1wga #gin&tonic #godwins)
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To: CJ Wolf
the Virginia motto is pretty cool too.

They might change it to "We are treading on you losers."

27 posted on 04/11/2020 8:17:01 PM PDT by TChad (The MSM, having nuked its own credibility, is now bombing the rubble.)
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To: TChad

It doesnt say what happens when we are tread upon. Just says dont. People here know and dont take it lightly.


28 posted on 04/11/2020 8:45:26 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( #wwg1wga #gin&tonic #godwins)
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To: TChad

And btw you dont seem to know the motto.


29 posted on 04/11/2020 8:46:08 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( #wwg1wga #gin&tonic #godwins)
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To: CJ Wolf
Yes, I knew the state motto. I was pointing out that it seems to me to be inappropriate these days, so I suggested a different motto.

I obviously offended you, for which I apologize. If I could retract the post, I would. You have no responsiblity for Ralph Northam's actions. I am just getting very sick of the guy. It must be a thousand times worse for Virginia residents.

Again, I apologize.

30 posted on 04/11/2020 9:12:12 PM PDT by TChad (The MSM, having nuked its own credibility, is now bombing the rubble.)
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To: Morpheus2009

Yep - even Walmart, the only store I know of that is limiting how many are in the store, has a lot bigger density than that.


31 posted on 04/12/2020 3:54:21 AM PDT by trebb (Don't howl about illegal leeches, or Trump in general, while not donating to FR - it's hypocritical.)
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To: marshmallow

Pakistani Clerics Insist on Keeping Mosques Open https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/pakistani-clerics-insist-keeping-mosques-open


32 posted on 04/12/2020 6:40:18 AM PDT by GailA (I'm a Trump Girl)
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To: matt04

Yeah, the double standards are pretty glaring.


33 posted on 04/12/2020 7:40:03 AM PDT by Morpheus2009
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